My Journey to become a Godly woman

            My spiritual journey has just began. I have always believed in God ,but I wasn't educated enough and I needed guidance. I think for me it took the time to mature and learn what I wanted in life. Now I realize that God as always been there for me in so many ways and I never knew it. My husband and I took marriage counseling from his mother's preacher before we got married in May. That was a big eye opener for me because he had us look into each others eyes and ask why we wanted to get married. I had Frank go first and his reply was " I just love her." The preacher sighed and said "Well that's not the answer I was looking for." We both starting sweating in disbelieve, but after he explained himself it all made sense. He said " Love is just icing on the cake.You need to have God centered in your marriage. God created marriage and he brought you your husband or wife into your life for you. You become one and grow a long-lasting friendship. " 
                     Since then we have joined a church this summer together at First Baptist Raytown and we continue to grow in God together. I got baptized in October. Every sermon I leave like I just took other class from God's scripture.  I've learned what a spiritual attack was. I look back on my life when I've sinned or something bad as happened. I wasn't aware when I was under a spiritual attack with the devil. The devil knows that I like how things feel, but God knows, I know whats right in my head. Also, remember that the more you complain, the less you retain. So to keep him away I need to be aware and pray to God. "God speaks louder to us when we get quiet." When you think God hasn't been there for you, think back and remember good things that have happened. He is always helping you, even if you don't think that he is.Just stay patient and trust your journey.....
        So today in church I had something come over me when he started talking about fasting. Again, I wasn't educated on this topic before.I learned that fasting is not about going without food and its not a tool for God to do something for you. It simply is a way to have a great spiritual goal.I realized that I needed more direction from God and I wanted to trust him more.I decided starting today, for 21 days I was going to do the Daniel Fast and pray more. You can fast when you need to overcome sin,difficult times, revival movement,mental problems, needs of others, direction, health, and protection. I want to grow in God and renew my health. "When the Holy Spirit is calling you to fast, he is preparing you for what is ahead." So here I go on my new Journey!Wish me luck and pray for me!
                                                                                                  -Lauren Ruester